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PALMER — A teacher from Cottonwood Creek Elementary was named Mat-Su BP Teacher of the Year at the 17th Annual BP Teachers of Excellence awards. Tammy Bunker, who teaches kindergarten, will receive a $1,500 scholarship for continuing education.
Bunker is among more than 30 Alaska teachers honored as a 2012 BP Teacher of Excellence. The BP Teachers of Excellence program expanded this year and opened to all Alaska school districts. The statewide program attracted more than 1,400 nominations.